Catholic theologian George Weigel has described John Paul II’s theology of the body as “one of the boldest reconfigurations of Catholic theology in centuries – a kind of theological time-bomb set to go off, with dramatic consequences, some time in the third millennium of the Church.”

This 8-week course, held in the fall of 2005, explored what it means to be a man and a woman in God’s plan, and uncovered the beautiful and exciting mystery of our divine call to share in an “eternal exchange of love.”

Listen to mp3 audio* of the class:

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• September 22, 2005
  • Introduction: John-Paul Poppleton (2:34)
  • What is Theology of the Body - part 1: Dr. Mary Healy (12:00)
  • Discussion: John-Paul Poppleton (4:30)
  • Discussion: Dr. Mary Healy (13:21)
• September 29, 2005
  • What Does the Body Reveal: John-Paul Poppleton (1:31)
  • What is Theology of the Body - part 2: Dr. Mary Healy (14:09)
  • What is Theology of the Body - part 3: Dr. Mary Healy (23:17)
• October 6, 2005
  • The Good News About Chastity - part 1: Guest Speaker (16:51)
  • The Good News About Chastity - part 2: Guest Speaker (14:56)
  • Kimberly's 10 Tips for Living Chastely
  • The Fall of Man and the Human Body: John-Paul Poppleton (22:45)
• October 13, 2005
  • Do Not Be Deceived, We Have Hope: Fr. Francis Martin - part 1 (15:14)
  • Do Not Be Deceived, We Have Hope: Fr. Francis Martin - part 2 (17:10)
• October 20, 2005
  • The Media: John-Paul Poppleton (10:46)
  • My Vocation to the Priesthood: Fr. Scott Woods (16:43)
  • Ending Prayer: Fr. Scott Woods (0:57)
• October 27, 2005
  • Living the Theology of the Body: Dr. John S. Grabowski - part 1 (12:01)
  • Living the Theology of the Body: Dr. John S. Grabowski - part 2 (11:34)
• November 3, 2005
  • Love is Fruitful: Guest Speaker - part 1 (11:48)
  • Love is Fruitful: Guest Speaker - part 2 (13:22)
  • 'Can I Live', music video by Nick Cannon - Windows Media format (high speed) (low speed)
• November 10, 2005
  • Concluding Mass Homily - Fr. Scott Woods (11:43)
  • Final Exhortation by Dr. Mary Healy and John-Paul Poppleton (10:14)

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Discover . . .

• Why do we exist?
• Why are we male and female?
• Why is sexuality so important in God’s plan?
• How can I find true love in a confused and confusing world?
• How can I find real happiness?
• What is true love?

Presenters:

• Dr. Mary Healy
  • Men and Women are from Eden
• John-Paul Poppleton
• Fr. Francis Martin
• Dr. John S. Grabowski
• Fr. Scott Woods
• and guest speakers!